Mechanisms for Enhancing Snail Farming Among Farmers for Employment Generation and Poverty Reduction in Ebonyi State (Published)
Unemployment and poverty are very common twin socio-economic problem in Ebonyi State, inspite of the employment opportunities in snail rearing. Thus, this study was carried out to identify mechanisms for enhancing snail farming for employment generation and poverty reduction in the state. The study adopted survey research design through questionnaire to elicit information from 144 respondents. Data gathered through questionnaire were analyzed using mean to answer the research questions. Data were gathered, analyzed and presented in order of the four research questions developed by researchers to guide the study. Results of the analysis indicated that farmers required skills to identify conducive pen environment, select reliable and viable snail stocks, properly feed the snail, prevent disease and pests and sell the snail farm produce. The results also, showed that farmers need pens and houses, feeds, weighing scale, access to low credit, subsidized inputs and favourable market channels. It was then recommended that Ebonyi State government should make policies that favour snail farming, provide subsidized inputs and train farmers on snail rearing skills. Also, farmers should utilize mechanisms identified by this study to enhance snail farming in the state.
Keywords: Employment, Farmers, Poverty, mechanism, snail farming
Managing Education towards Solving Youth Employment Problem in Nigeria (Published)
Education is an instrument for national development and social change. It is designed to prepare an individual to work and be useful to him/herself and the society. Unfortunately, there is a mismatch between the nature of education provided by Nigeria educational system and the industry. This paper examines the youth and employment crisis in Nigeria. It x-rays youth employment crisis, specifically exploring the causes and consequences. Solutions to the crisis are also proffered. It is believed that addressing youth employment crisis in Nigeria requires collaboration amongst all the stakeholders in education, captains of industry and the youths. It is recommended amongst others, that Nigeria education should be overhauled to become more practical and functional so as to equip her products with employability skills. Also, the school curriculum at all levels should be amended to reflect the needs of the contemporary society, so that the education acquired by the youths would keep them adequately engaged.
Keywords: Crisis, Employment, Management, Nigeria, Youth
Graduate Employment Satisfaction in Higher Education in Botswana: A Career Concept Perspective (Published)
This study sought to establish the extent to which graduates of higher education (HE) institutions in Botswana, focusing on a selected higher education institution, were satisfied with their employment, that is, their job designations, job specialisation, and whether they intended to remain in their existing jobs for long. These variables were assessed from a career concept perspective. Relevant literary sources, focusing on aspects of the career concept and career motives, leading to career success hence career satisfaction, were consulted to form the theoretical foundation for the study. The study adopted the quantitative methodology and case study design where the selected HE institution was chosen as a case study for in-depth investigation. The questionnaire was used as the data collection instrument. Data gathered from the questionnaire was analysed using statistical software known as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results of the study revealed that the graduates of the selected HE institution were generally unhappy with their employment then and most were contemplating leaving their organisations although they were satisfied with their specialisations.
Keywords: Career Concept, Career Motive, Employment, Expert Concept, Graduate, Linear Concept, Satisfaction, Spiral Concept, Transitory Concept